Ian Skennerton’s first issue of the International Arms & Militaria ‘Collector’ was published in 1995. From issue 20, 'Collector' expanded into a larger annual of over 130 pages with thread-sewn, square back binding and higher grade paper. As well as presenting a top quality journal for collectors of arms, edged weapons, medals, cartridges, uniforms and militaria. The last issue available in 2012 was no.30.

The aims & objectives of 'Collector' are—-

  To promote the preservation and study of arms & militaria ...
  To foster a better public understanding of collectables, their history and technology ...
  To facilitate contact with collectors & re- enactors ...
  To sponsor an international window on arms legislation ...
  To assist new authors in publishing their work ...
  To stimulate interest in new generations of collectors ...

Due to Collector’s ethnic origin, British Empire topics are prominent. However, European and American content are prevalent as more specialist writers were enlisted. See the comprehensive index of articles and departments in this magazine section.

Regular columns and feature departments include—

Cartridge Notebook            Battlefield
Museum                           Gun Show
Subscriber Classifieds       International
Book Reviews                          Dealer Directory
Of Serial Numbers

For the first five years, the Collector magazine was published in a 64-page, quarterly format. However, significant increases in costs, postage and GST saw it as a 130-plus page annual with four smaller bulletins in 2001. The larger annual presents a thread-sewn, square-back binding with more colour and comprehensive articles.

International agency: Head office PO Box 80, Labrador 4215, Australia with regional office in Oregon USA. All back issues are now available at special price, $140 for the full set. 'Collector'  subscriptions page.